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171 babysitters are listed in Chattanooga, TN
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Chattanooga, TN
5.0
(12)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a former teacher, and I'm offering babysitting for the summer in Chattanooga until I move to Memphis to start Optometry School in August.
My rate starts at $20/hr, but this can change due to other factors. I require 3 hours minimum per booking, and I may request a small travel fee if you are located more than 25 minutes...
Madison can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I would absolutely hire her again! She was caring and professional. My job for her was very last minute, but she followed through every step of the way and I am so grateful!"
Megan H.
5.0
(1)
AVAILABLE AUGUST 2024.
My experience began as a childcare worker at my local church from toddlers to children of 8. I have since worked in two daycares, as a disability worker, and a private nanny. My responsibilities included establishing a relationship with both the parent(s) and the child, noting any allergies the child may...
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rebecca grew up in a loving home with other siblings who cared for each other and modeled courtesy and kindness."
Charlise R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 7+ years of experience. I can help with travel, grocery shopping, or other special tasks. I love kids and find working with them to be rewarding and fulfilling. I am open to challenging younger kiddos or just hanging with older kids. I have experience potty-training, tutoring, managing schedules, cleaning, and organizing.
Natalie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Natalie took care of our children after school through the school year and was a lifesaver for our family! She is the epitome of responsible, kind, caring and empathetic. She is also very organized and tidy. Most importantly, she is someone you want your kids to...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am known as a baby whisperer among friends and family. I have a passion for working with babies and absolutely love holding them and caring for them! I value interaction with the babies in my care, I sing to them, read to them, and talk about what they are doing. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education and many years of...
Sara can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Sara has been watching our one year old boy for several weeks now and has been doing an incredible job!! He simply adores her and grins a big smile every time we drop him off. When I pick him up he is often so busy playing he doesn't even want to leave. The sign of...
Annie S.
5.0
(1)
I have experience babysitting all ages between newborn through 12 years old. I've been babysitting occasionally since I was 11 years old. My most current child care activities include caring for my own 3 children aged between 2 & 8 years and volunteering with the kids program at my church.
I'm looking to babysit during the day...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jennifer watched out son at our hotel while we were in town for a wedding. She was fantastic! She was super flexible with our ever-changing plans, and answered all of our annoying, paranoid texts. She even got my son to sleep, which is no small feat. We would...
Jessica D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone!
My name is Mary. I am 26 years old and am living my life to the fullest. Part of that is seeking fun, adventure and new opportunities! One of my favorite ways to incorporate those things is through working with kids, animals and getting to know new people.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to me- I pride...
Mary can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Mary while we were visiting Chattanooga. She was on-time and very sweet. The kids enjoyed the day with her at the Children's Museum and we hired her again to watch the kids for a date night. Both times we knew our kids were in great hands."
Kristina C.
Rebecca S.
Chattanooga, TN
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm looking for part time work in either child care, tutoring, pet care, or caregiving for adults with disabilities. I recently graduated from college and am looking for some summer work! I start my full time job as a special education teacher in August. I have been babysitting for about 8 years. I also have lots of experience...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rebecca was a great sitter for our almost 1 year old for the night! Would definitely recommend her!"
Nikki And Andrew S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as fun, creative and loving!
I like working with kids because they are imaginative, funny and always learning!
I'm looking for a job that is flexible and comfortable
I started working with kids when I was a teenager. I was the neighborhood babysitter and even as an adult, I still nanny and love...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Lauren was our nanny during the pandemic and I could not have asked for anyone better to care for my son during this time. She was reliable, flexible and absolutely loved by my child. She provided educational activities, amazing engagement, and pictures throughout...
Liz B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Ava, I am a full-time college student at UTC. I have had years of experience working with children, such as my little sister, my younger cousins, and other babysitting gigs in my small town. I was a lifeguard at our local pool for two years which gave me experience with watching children and having to care for...
Ava can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"You will love Ava! She has worked for me for years and I never felt uncomfortable leaving my child and house under her care. She has a wonderful personality! She is also intelligent, punctual, dependable and detail oriented! I am so sad that she has grown up and...
Becca B.
5.0
(1)
I grew up with two younger siblings and have been babysitting since I was 10 years old. I have extensive experience with children and love keeping kids active and engaged.
Kate can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We had a great experience with Kate. She is very responsible and I felt very comfortable leaving my daughter with her. She is fun loving and enjoys playing with kids. She is also a great baker. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a college student looking for babysitting on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Crafts, and Meal preparation. I have experience in Montessori teaching as a helper. A few things I enjoy are reading, music, baking, and I love to teach.
Margaret can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Molly was a very dependable, punctual, and overall a perfect babysitter for our toddler son! She was always very communicative about her availability and knowledgeable about care giving for young children. Her experience with the Montessori education methods was a...
Mercedes K.
Grace H.
Chattanooga, TN
$23/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there! My experience with children began when I started babysitting in high school. I grew up with two much younger siblings which gave me a passion for child care! In college I then began working in local elementary schools as a site director for the before and after school programs. I now work in the child care center at...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our kids loved miss Grace !! She always went above and beyond when it came to caring for our children, helping with household chores, and preparing mealtime for our littles!! She’s reliable, responsible, and charismatic! 10/10 would recommend:)))"
Care member
5.0
(7)
I have experience working with children:
- working at a daycare, where I took care of children aged 3 months to 5 years old
-volunteering with the Lakeland Dream Center every Saturday morning as a child mentor
- caring for baby's in the nursery at church
- Elegant Events Babysitters, babysitting around 10 children with another...
Tori can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
5.0
"Tori is by far one of the most honest and trustworthy people I know. I've known her for years and her character is consistent. She is so kind but knows how to be stern. She absolutely LOVES kids! ( and kids always loved her ) She is a woman of integrity through...
Mikaela M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have over 15 years of experience working with children - from nannying a 3-month-old to teaching middle and high school for 9 years. While I'm no longer in the classroom, I am still passionate about child development. I'm a reliable, patient, and organized individual who loves to be silly. I would love to provide a safe...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Rebecca was incredibly professional, punctual, communicative, and most importantly so great with our <2 year old daughter. She played with her, and did her nighttime routine before putting her down with 0 issues. Would highly recommend her and hire her again!"
Care member
Ashlyn H.
Chattanooga, TN
$26-28/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Ashlyn. I moved to Chattanooga in 2020, after renting for a few years... I finally set in some roots here and bought my first house last year. I am currently working at HHM CPA's.
I started babysitting at the age of 16. Which then lead me into nannying roles for many families. I have cared for a new born on...
Ashlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ashlyn was a joy to have in our home with our son. She was very active and imaginative with him, and I trusted her 100% to take him on adventures to the park and other activities he attended. Ashlyn was also very punctual, which was very much appreciated. We will...
Hannah H.
Madeleine P.
Chattanooga, TN
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
4.9
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Maddie! I graduated from UTC in 2020, where I earned my degree in Political Science and minored in Child and Family Studies. In addition to nannying, I have experience in Montessori education and recently transitioned back into professional nannying. I completed three years of Early Childhood Education courses in high...
Madeleine can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Maddie is such a sweet and fun loving person! Her love of children is evident and she is fantastic with both our infant and 5 year old son. One of my favorite things about Maddie is that she makes it a point to interact with the little ones and does a great job of...
Jennifer R.
4.0
(1)
Thanks for taking a look at my profile! My name is Jordan, and I have been babysitting with relative frequency since I was 13 years old.
Jordan can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Jordan cared for our two boys, ages 2 & 4, from August 2019 through May 2020, working 20 hours most weeks and up to 35 hours some weeks. She picked the boys up from their half-day preschool, brought them home, and cared for them until we were off of work. She...
Sarah B.
Haley J.
Chattanooga, TN
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'm Haley, nice to meet you! I'm a highly experience babysitter and nanny with over 10 years of experience. I've babysat for over 30 families, and I'm also highly trained to work with kids of all kinds through working with foster care kids, special needs kids, and working at a summer camp. I've had long-standing relationships...
5.0
"Haley was our best sitter ever!! She was always on time at 6:45 in the morning!! She has a wonderful positive attitude and the Kids loved her. She also helped me with my business web design and transportation. I can't recommend Haley enough, we are at a loss...
Liz B.
5.0
(2)
Hi, I'm Rachel!
I'm a 32-year-old copywriter and child care professional from here in Chattanooga.
As the oldest of 5 siblings, I grew up as a built-in babysitter for my family. I also have 2 years of full-time nanny experience as well as lots of experience babysitting for children ages 1 to 12.
I am Red Cross CPR and...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel has been an amazing nanny to our son! She started with our family when he was 8 months old. Rachel keeps him engaged (lots of walks, singing, playtime etc.) and has aided in his development with starting solid foods, crawling, and walking. She has also...
Heather F.
Alexandria P.
Chattanooga, TN
$10-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I grew up in a large family, and was the go-to babysitter once I hit high school for all of my cousins ages 2-14 eventually moving to family friends and so forth. I' m a detail-oriented health nut with an imagination. I have drive on access to base, for those of you in the military. As of 10/03/16 I have had the flu shot and...
Alexandria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alex is reliable, responsible and great with my son. We hired her when my son was only 4 months old for nanny services. She is very hands-on and knows how to keep him happy and entertained. I appreciate her willingness to support him through his milestones like...
Toni S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Chattanooga, TN
Madison S.
5.0
Madison watched our kids for our first night out since moving here. She did a great job, the kids loved her and said they had a lot of fun! They are excited for her to come back.
- Lindey G.
Rebecca H.
5.0
Rebecca grew up in a loving home with other siblings who cared for each other and modeled courtesy and kindness.
- Charlise R.
Natalie D.
5.0
Natalie took care of our children after school through the school year and was a lifesaver for our family! She is the epitome of responsible, kind, caring and empathetic. She is also very organized and tidy. Most importantly, she is someone you want your kids to be around; she is a great role...
- Care member
Sara L.
5.0
Sara has been watching our one year old boy for several weeks now and has been doing an incredible job!! He simply adores her and grins a big smile every time we drop him off. When I pick him up he is often so busy playing he doesn't even want to leave. The sign of a great child care! Sara is sweet,...
- Annie S.
Jennifer D.
5.0
Jennifer watched out son at our hotel while we were in town for a wedding. She was fantastic! She was super flexible with our ever-changing plans, and answered all of our annoying, paranoid texts. She even got my son to sleep, which is no small feat. We would recommend Jennifer to anyone!
- Jessica D.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Chattanooga, TN:
How can I find a Chattanooga babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Chattanooga, TN can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 171 babysitters in Chattanooga, TN on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.9. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Chattanooga, TN?
The average rate for Chattanooga, TN babysitters on Care.com is $15.96 per hour as of April 2025. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Chattanooga, TN?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Chattanooga, TN through Care.com. As of 2025, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Chattanooga, TN babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Babysitters in Chattanooga, TN are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 96 reviews of the 171 listed babysitters.